| 23rd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20160157508 | LOLLIPOP AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF - The present invention relates to lollipops, namely candies on a stick, characterised in that the edible portion comprises a toffee obtained by depositing. The present invention also relates to the manufacturing method thereof. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157509 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND DISPENSING LIQUID FOOD PRODUCTS - A machine for making and dispensing iced food products such as granitas, slush drinks and the like including: at least one closed and sealed chamber for containing and processing the product to be dispensed; a corresponding tank for feeding the basic ingredients needed for obtaining the product to be dispensed; a connecting pipe between an outlet of the tank and the inlet of the chamber; and a flow meter positioned along said pipe. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157510 | PRODUCTION OF SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS WITH REDUCED ASTRINGENCY (I) - The present invention is directed to soy protein products of reduced astringency. The reduced astringency soy protein products may be obtained by using a pH adjustment step to fractionate soy protein solutions, which provide soy protein products which are completely soluble and heat stable in aqueous media at acid pH value of less than about 4.4, into lower molecular weight, less astringent proteins and higher molecular weight, more astringent proteins. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157511 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROLYSED KERATINACEOUS MATERIAL - The method of the invention comprises the production of highly digestible hydrolysed keratinaceous material comprising the steps of (i) partly hydrolysing keratinaceous material with heat and pressure and (ii) optionally drying the resultant partly hydrolysed material comprising at least partly insoluble material and (iii) subjecting the optionally dried partly hydrolysed keratinaceous material to a chemical hydrolysis step with acid or base to obtain a highly digestible hydrolysed material, and (iv) purifying the highly digestible material. The invention further provides highly digestible keratinaceous material with an amino acid composition reflecting the amino acid composition of the raw material, wherein the amount of de-carboxylated amino acids is less than 500 ppm. Preferably all of the highly digestible material has a molecular weight lower than 10000 dalton, and preferably more than 95 wt % of the highly digestible keratinaceous material has a molecular weight of less than 5000 dalton. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157512 | Wildlife Nutritional Supplementation Methods and Compositions - This invention relates to wildlife nutritional supplementation compositions and methods of use thereof for providing enhanced feeding efficiency and restoring a ruminant's self-generation of water soluble vitamins. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157513 | FRUIT SNACKS FORTIFIED WITH POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - According to some embodiments, a method comprises mixing a plurality of first ingredients into a slurry, cooking the slurry, and cooling the slurry to a temperature less than approximately 100° C. A polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) is added to the cooled slurry, and the PUFA-fortified slurry is deposited into metal mold trays that have been coated with wax. The metal mold trays are cooled until the slurry sets into fruit snacks. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157514 | Fruit Piercer With External Drive Mechanism - The present invention is a fruit piercing assembly in which the drive assembly is located on the outside of the frame assembly to eliminate lubricants from the drive assembly contaminating the fruit as it was being pierced. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157515 | SMOKELESS TOBACCO POUCH - A pouched product adapted for release of a releasable component therefrom is provided herein. The pouched product can include a water-permeable fabric pouch formed so as to define a cavity therein, a composition contained within the cavity of the water-permeable fabric pouch, the composition comprising one or more releasable components that are released from the composition under mouth conditions and that are capable of movement through the water-permeable fabric pouch, and a release modifying agent adapted to react with at least one of the one or more releasable components in the composition and thereby modify the release thereof from the water-permeable fabric pouch. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157516 | MODIFICATION OF BACTERIAL PROFILE OF TOBACCO - A method of modifying the content of certain bacteria in uncured tobacco material is provided, the method including contacting an uncured tobacco material with a treatment solution, wherein the treatment solution is selected from the group consisting of: (i) a solution comprising salt, sugar, or a combination thereof; (ii) a solution comprising one or more enzymes; and (iii) a solution comprising one or more probiotics, wherein said contacting provides a treated tobacco material having a reduced total bacterial content following harvest. Also provided is a method of reducing TSNA content, the method including growing a tobacco plant in soil treated with a chloride source; harvesting the tobacco plant; and curing the harvested tobacco plant to give a cured tobacco material, providing a treated, cured tobacco material having a TSNA content that is reduced as compared to a cured tobacco material that has been grown in soil not treated with a chloride source. Smoking articles and smokeless tobacco products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157517 | Tobacco Granules and Method of Producing Tobacco Granules - A smokeless tobacco product includes a plurality of orally disintegrable granules. Each granule has a core and at least one layer surrounding the core. The at least one layer includes tobacco particles and a binder. Also disclosed are methods of making tobacco granules that comprise a core and at least one layer having tobacco particles and a binder. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157518 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WRAPPING AN ASSEMBLY OF SEGMENTS - In the method and system for wrapping an assembly ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157519 | HYDROPHOBIC PAPER - A smoking article includes a tobacco substrate and a wrapper disposed about the tobacco substrate. At least an inner or outer surface of the wrapper is hydrophobic via hydrophobic groups chemically bonded to the wrapper. The wrapper has a permeability of at least about 15 CORESTA units. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157520 | WATERPIPE AND PORTIONS THEREOF OR ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - A waterpipe arrangement that, in at least some configurations, is used with a water-based flavored substance instead of tobacco or other substances. In some configurations, the perforated foil has perforations in an annular arrangement configured to reduce, minimize or prevent coal ash from being introduced into the vapor consumed by the user. In some configurations, the consumable vapor-producing substance is in the form of a gel and can be provided in individual packaging. The individual packaging can be configured for placement directly into a receptacle of the bowl of the waterpipe. In some configurations, a single-use or disposable bowl is provided containing a consumable vapor-producing substance. The present disclosure also involves a pre-perforated foil or screen or a tool for perforating a foil. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157521 | CONTROL OF PUFF PROFILE - Heat not burn products comprising an encapsulated aerosol generating agent, the encapsulation having the effect of controlling the release of the agent during use of the heat not burn product. The encapsulation will control the timing of the release of the aerosol generating agent during the use of the heat not burn product, to allow greater control of the puff yield. In the case of some aerosol generating agents, the encapsulation may also increase the stability of the agent and/or prevent its migration within the product. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157522 | VAPORIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES HAVING THE VAPORIZER - Certain aspects of the present invention relate to an electronic cigarette. In certain embodiments, electronic cigarette has: electronic cigarette body, top connecting assembly, vaporizer, middle connecting assembly, lower connecting assembly, electric connector assembly, air adjustment assembly, and mouthpiece assembly. The electronic cigarette body has an e-liquid storage tank inside. Top connecting assembly connects vaporizer to mouthpiece assembly. Middle and lower connecting assembly connects vaporizer to air adjustment assembly. Air adjustment assembly allows the user to adjust the amount of air intake to the electronic cigarette. When a user fills e-liquid storage tank with e-liquid, e-liquid flows to an e-liquid medium through e-liquid conduit openings, and is vaporized by a heating element when the user connects an electric power supply to heating element. The vaporized e-liquid in the vaporizer is provided to a user through a vaporizing chamber, a vapor discharge and an air passage to mouthpiece. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157523 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING APPARATUS AND FLAVOURED VAPOUR GENERATING APPARATUS - A flavored vapor generator ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157524 | CALIBRATED DOSE CONTROL - Methods and vaporizer apparatuses that estimate, measure and/or predict the amount of vapor and/or material (including active ingredients) released by the vaporizer apparatus. In particular, described herein are electronic vaporizers and methods of using them that determine a dose/amount of vapor and/or a material in the vapor based primarily or exclusively on the electrical and thermal properties, e.g., power or energy applied to the vaporizing element (e.g., heating coil) and the temperature of the material immediately before and as it is vaporized. Dose information may be used to control operation of the device and/or reported to the user. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157525 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE AND IMPROVED HEATER ELEMENT - An electronic cigarette includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, and a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater. The heater is formed of a mesh material. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157526 | POCKET SQUARE - A pocket square includes a main body and a first decorative panel that has a first appearance and is movable between an extended position in which at least a substantial portion of the first decorative panel is displayed by protruding above the main body and a retracted position in which at least a substantial portion of the first decorative panel is concealed within the main body. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157527 | BREAST SUPPORT - A garment for use by a woman having a pair of breasts is disclosed. The garment comprises a central portion, a harness and a pair of support portions. The central portion is disposed between said pair of breasts in use. The harness includes a girdle portion which encircles a midriff of the woman in use in a manner which resists upward movement, a pair of straps from which the central portion is suspended in use and which extends from the central portion, over the shoulders of the woman, to the girdle portion. Each support portion is disposed beneath a respective one of the pair of breasts in use and extends from the central portion to the harness. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157528 | Bra with a Reversible Effect of Bringing the Breasts Closer Together - A bra with a reversible effect of bringing the breasts closer together. The disclosure concerns a bra comprising two cups linked together by a bridge portion and means for adjusting the distance between the cups located at the bridge portion, capable of selectively reducing or increasing the distance between the cups, said adjustment means comprising means for reversibly fastening the two cups together. According to the disclosure, said reversible fastening means comprise a first fastening element and a second fastening element arranged to either side of the bridge portion and movable relative to each other between a coupled position in which the two cups are brought closer together and an uncoupled position in which the two cups are moved apart, under the action of pressure (F) applied manually to a side portion of the cups opposite the bridge, essentially in the direction of the bridge. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157529 | Textile Lingerie Article with Improved Hold - The disclosure concerns a lingerie item comprising at least one holding element ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157530 | ATHLETIC PANTS FOR PRODUCING SWEAT IN TARGETED AREAS - An athletic pants for use by a user to enhance sweat production in targeted areas of a lower body region promotes weight loss. The athletic pants include a breathable garment that conforms to the lower body region of the user and has a front panel coupled to a rear panel, each panel having an upper waist portion attached to an intermediate portion, and a pair of lower leg portions coupled to the intermediate portion, and at least one non-breathable member coupled to an interior portion of the breathable garment proximate at least one targeted area of the lower body region of the user. The at least one non-breathable member confines heat generated by the at least one targeted area to enhance sweat production in the targeted area, thereby aiding weight loss in the targeted area of the user. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157532 | Environmentally Friendly Wetsuit and the Fabrication Process Thereof - A wetsuit comprises applying a water-based polyurethane adhesive in between a rubber sponge layer and a fabric layer to form a laminated sponge sheet, and gluing a water-based polyurethane adhesive or sealant on two butt-spliced ends or edges of two adjoining cut panels as cut from a sponge sheet to form a wetsuit which is environmentally friendly. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157533 | CLOTHING ACCESSORY THAT PROTECTS FROM THE COLD - A clothing accessory that protects from the cold, comprising a sleeve-shaped body having a top opening and a bottom opening, the top opening of the body at least comprising retaining means capable of fixing said body to both the neck and the lower portion of the face of the user, wherein fastening means are arranged in a rear portion of the top opening of the sleeve-shaped body, it being possible to firmly couple said fastening means to the ears and the back portion of the head of the user to hold the accessory in place. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157534 | Mouth mesh - The Mouth Mesh invention is a round device that fits around a person's mouth area just under the nose and has an outer screen mesh with an inside nylon screen mesh with a tighter cell area to stop any spittle from a person's mouth to spray and spread into the air around other people. It allows the person wearing it to talk freely while it is adhered to the mouth area without falling off of the person's mouth area. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157535 | CONVERTIBLE JACKET AND BAG - A convertible garment comprising a jacket portion with an inner and outer surface; and a pouch on the inner surface of the jacket portion; wherein the pouch is open ended on one side and includes a drawstring. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157537 | GARMENT ASSEMBLY - A garment assembly includes a power tool that has a power cord. A vest has an inner side and an outer side. The vest has a back portion and a pair of front portions. The vest has a pair of arm openings extending through the inner side and the outer side. The vest may be worn such that the inner side abuts a user. A plurality of straps has a first end, a second end and a top surface and a bottom surface each extending therebetween. The power cord is retained within the straps on the back portion and the straps on the front portion. Thus, the power cord is prevented from being cut by the power tool when the power tool is utilized. A belt has a first end and a second end. The belt has a break to define a pair of free ends of the belt. A pair of buckles is coupled to the free ends. The buckles are matable to retain the vest on the user. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157538 | ATTACHABLE GARMENT STRAP - An attachable garment strap and fastener assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises at least one strap comprising a first end and a second end; an attachment component removably attached to each of the first and second ends, the attachment component being configured to attach the at least one strap to a selected position; and an adjuster component for controlling a length of the at least one strap. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157539 | Wig Cap With Pattern - My invention consists of a weave cap, or cap like covering for the human head, upon which a printed pattern is displayed. It also includes instructions that explain where and how one is to attach hair wefts to the cap by following the printed pattern in order to obtain a desired final hair style. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157540 | Hat with attachable and interchangeable hairpiece - A hat with an attachable and interchangeable hairpiece may be of any style and has one or more attachment points to which a hairpiece may be removably affixed. Hairpieces in various colors, lengths and styles may be provided, such that the user may interchange the styles with the hat to achieve varying looks. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157541 | FACEMASK AFFIXED TO A BASEBALL CAP - A decorative facemask is disclosed to decorate the face of a wearer of a ball cap including a bill. The facemask includes a one piece plastic decorative facemask including a slot formed along a top edge of the facemask configured to receive the bill of the cap, wherein the slot is an only attachment feature holding the facemask in place. According to one embodiment, the facemask includes a plurality of plastic wires, wherein the slot is defined by two wires along a top of the facemask. A topmost of the wires can deform upward to create a frictional force between the facemask and the bill of the cap. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157542 | VENTILATION CAP - Disclosed is a cap which may be mainly used for the purpose of sports or leisure activities, for example, golf, mountaineering, and the like, and in particular the cap is provided with a built-in ventilation unit which may include a ventilation unit for ventilating the air inside the cap and may be easily used thanks to a dual-cap structure with a solar cells part installed on a visor of the cap wherein an inner cap part of the dual-cap structure contacting a head portion of a user wearing the cap and an outer cap part of the dual-cap structure may be detachable from the inner cap part while facilitating easier washing and caring. An electric fan is installed in the inner cap part, sucking air from outside into the cap while effectively discharging air inside the cap to the outside. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157543 | DEVICE TO REDUCE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY - A device for reducing traumatic brain injury comprises a first sensor, a first linkage element, and a processing element. The first sensor is coupled to a head component and configured to measure an acceleration of a user's head and to generate a sequence of real-time measured samples. The first linkage element is configured to connect the head component to a body component and is able to switch between a first state in which it is relatively flexible and a second state in which it is relatively rigid. The first linkage element is switched from its first state to its second state by a locking signal. The processing element is configured to receive the real-time measured samples and to generate the locking signal when each of a portion of the real-time measured samples is greater than one of a corresponding portion of a plurality of dynamic concussion thresholds. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157544 | MULTIFACETED PROTECTIVE HELMETS - In some embodiments, a protective helmet includes an outer shell including a sun visor, the outer shell comprising an outer surface having a plurality of non-parallel facets. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157545 | COLLAPSIBLE SAFETY HELMET - A safety helmet includes an outer collapsible shell that collapses toward an inner shell when an impact force is received, and does not return toward its initial (pre-collapsed) state when the impact force is removed. The safety helmet provides improved protection against injuries. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157546 | Protective Helmet - A protective helmet having an inner shell and an outer shell assembly. Internal padding contacts an inner surface of the inner shell and an energy absorbing layer is positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell assembly. The outer shell assembly includes a plurality of rigid, outer shell segments with at least one of the outer shell segments designed and arranged to move relative to the other outer shell segments upon receiving an impact force. The external energy absorbing layer and the outer shell assembly dampens impact energy before it reaches the inner shell. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157547 | VENTILATING DEVICE IN HELMET - A ventilating device is disclosed. The device includes a bag-shaped body with an upper part open using a first guiding sheet and a second guiding sheet. An attachment device attaches the bag-shaped body to the helmet. An air blower takes in outside air into the bag-shaped body and sends it out to a side of an open portion of the bag-shaped body. The second guiding sheet is located on a side of a human body and the first guiding sheet is located on an outer side, the air taken into the bag-shaped body is led to the open portion of the bag-shaped body along the first guiding sheet and the second guiding sheet and introduced into the helmet through an air inlet formed between an inner edge of the helmet located close to the open portion and a head of a user to ventilate the inside of the helmet. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157548 | PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A protective headgear for equestrian use provides a traditional style cowboy hat with protective features to allow it to comply with prevailing equestrian helmet standards. The hat includes interior protective padding in the top of the dome, exterior protective padding below the crown of the dome, and exterior protective padding on the rear of the hat below the brim. The protective padding may be secured to the hat by adhesive, stitching, or mechanical fasteners. A chin strap securement system comprising mutually connectable strap-and-buckle assemblies is optionally provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157549 | SPORT SHOE WITH INDEPENDENTLY MOBILE TOE SEGMENTS AND AN OUTSOLE WITH PROTRUSIONS - An article of footwear is provided including at least an upper, an outsole with protrusions, and a segmented toe region. The protrusions underneath the outsole provide the grip, traction, and anti-slipping features desirable in certain field sports or other activities. The segmented toe region comprises a plurality of compartments, providing autonomous, mobility, and flexibility for individual toes. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157550 | BOOT-MOUNTED SNOWBOARD SUPPORT DEVICE - A snowboard support device for use with a snowboard boot having a front surface and a back boot interface surface wherein the front surface has a groove, wherein the groove has a support surface, wherein above the groove is an upper lip and wherein below the groove is a lower lip, wherein the front surface has a flat perimeter, and wherein in the flat perimeter are at least two lace conduits suitable to connect the device to the laces of a snowboard boot. The support surface of the device engages with the edge of a snowboard to support the board while on a chairlift and to protect the dorsal side of the boot and its laces from damage by the metal edge of the snowboard. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157551 | ANKLE STABILITY FOOTWEAR - Ankle stability footwear includes an outrigger on the lateral (outer) side of a shoe substantially adjacent to the sole of a shoe, positioned against or just above a surface on which the sole rests and extending front substantially the toe to the heel of the shoe. The outrigger reduces undesired foot roll and consequent ankle injuries by providing additional lateral mechanical support that does not compromise the mobility and performance of the user. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157552 | LIGHTWEIGHT FOAM SAFETY SHOES - The present invention provides safety shoes with a built-in toe cap, wherein a foam shoe in which the outsole and the upper are integrated by foaming a synthetic resin is formed, and a toe cap is inserted into a toe cap groove before the foam shoe is cooled by forming the toe cap groove at the outsole and the upper at the front inner part of the foam shoe. In the toe cap, a support border, comprising a metal material, making contact with the bottom, is formed at the lower end of a cover portion making contact with the upper, and a reinforcing piece crossing the bottom is formed at the support border by welding; or a ground plate, comprising an engineering plastic, which is in contact with the bottom, is formed at the lower end of a cover portion making contact with the upper. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157553 | Footwear With Flexible Auxetic Ground Engaging Members - An article of footwear may include an outer member comprising a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the outer surface of an outer member. Ground engaging members, or cleats, may be auxetic structures that can increase their dimensions in a direction that is orthogonal to the direction of applied force or tension. Ground engaging member shapes may include various polygonal features. The first ground engaging member may have a substantially three-pointed star-shaped pyramidal structure. The first ground engaging member may have three arm portions, a central region, a central tip, and an apex. The outer member may have an inner surface with apertures that correspond with the ground engaging members of the outer surface. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157554 | AIR EXHAUST OUTSOLE FOR SAFETY FOOTWEAR - An puncture resistant outsole, for safety footwear having an upper with a vapor permeable insole wherein a top insole surface supports a foot of the wearer, the air exhaust outsole comprising: a ventilated midsole, with a top midsole surface engaging a bottom insole surface of the upper, the midsole including a ventilation channel between a side midsole surface and the top midsole surface; a puncture resistant layer with a top surface bonded to a bottom midsole surface, the puncture resistant layer comprising a puncture resistant core bonded about at least a peripheral edge in a flexible coating, the puncture resistant core being vapor impermeable comprising one of: a sheet metal plate; and multiple layers of woven fabric bonded together with a resilient rubber layer therebetween; and a tread layer with: a top surface bonded to a bottom surface of the puncture resistant layer; and a bottom tread surface. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157555 | SHOE HOLE PREVENTION DEVICE - Shoe hole prevention inserts and methods for making same are described. A shoe insert may include a sole pad, a toe guard attached to a first position on the sole pad, and a sidewall guard attached to a second location on the sole pad. The toe guard may be connected to the sole pad such that the toe guard can be moved into a first insertion position. Similarly, the sidewall guard may be movably connected to the sole pad such that the sidewall guard can be moved into a second insertion position. Each of the sole pad, toe guard, and sidewall guard may include an adhesion area for adhering at least a portion of the shoe insert to at least a portion of the inside of a shoe. Thus, when inserted, the insert may prevent holes from forming due to rubbing against the inside of the shoe. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157556 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR FOR RUNNING AND CYCLING - An article of footwear may include a sole and a stability element. The sole may have a receiving channel extending from a sole bottom surface toward a sole top surface. The receiving channel may have a first groove at an outer perimeter of the receiving channel and a second groove at an inner perimeter of the receiving channel. The stability element may have a first tongue protruding from an outer perimeter of a body of the stability element and a second tongue protruding from an inner perimeter of the body of the stability element. In an exemplary aspect, the first groove of the receiving channel is configured to receive the first tongue of the stability element, and the second groove of the receiving channel is configured to receive the second tongue of the stability element as the stability element is maintained, at least in part, within the receiving channel. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157557 | Footwear With Flexible Auxetic Sole Structure - An article of footwear may include a sole structure comprising an outer member and a plurality of ground engaging members, including a first ground engaging member. The ground engaging members extend substantially downward from the outer surface of a sole structure. Ground engaging members, or cleats, may be auxetic structures that can increase their dimensions in a direction that is orthogonal to the direction of applied force or tension. The ground engaging members may comprise a series of faces joined along hinge portions that allow ground engaging members to flatten and expand significantly. The first ground engaging member may have a substantially three-pointed star-shaped pyramidal structure. The outer member may have a more elastic material than the material comprising the faces of ground engaging member. The outer member may have an inner surface with apertures that correspond with the ground engaging members of the outer surface. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157558 | Footwear With Auxetic Ground Engaging Members - An article of footwear may include an outer member comprising a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the outer surface of an outer member. Ground engaging members may be auxetic structures that can increase their dimensions in a direction that is orthogonal to the direction of applied force or tension. The outer member may have a substantially uniform thickness. Ground engaging member shapes may include various polygonal features. The first ground engaging member may have a substantially three-pointed star-shaped pyramidal structure. The first ground engaging member may have three arm portions, a central region, a central tip, and an apex. The outer member may have an inner surface with apertures that correspond with the ground engaging members of the outer surface. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157559 | ATTACHMENT DEVICES AND CHANNEL POCKETS FOR SHOE UPPERS - The shoes of the present disclosure have connection mechanisms or devices to removably attach ornaments to an upper of the shoe. The connection mechanism can be a snap fastener that holds the ornament in place. The connection mechanism can also be a pouch permanently attached to the upper, and the ornament can have a clip that mates with the pouch. The ornaments of the present disclosure can have a variety of features, textures, and other media. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157560 | SKATE - A boot extension arrangement extends the upper boot portion of a skate to accommodate additional forward flex of the skater's lower leg about the ankle while maintaining or contributing to lateral stiffness. Two extenders are attached either side of the upper boot portion that oppose vertical buckling while allowing the boot to wrap around an open channel that accommodates bending movement of the user's lower leg about the ankle. The ability to flex forwardly and provide lateral stiffness throughout the movement contributes to better skater performance. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157561 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF A MOTORIZED CLOSURE SYSTEM - According to one aspect, a mechanism for wirelessly adjusting tension of an article includes a tension input component that is coupleable with a vehicle in an area that is easily accessible to a user. The tension input component is configured to receive input from the user corresponding to an adjustment of a motorized tensioning device that is attached to the article and that is configured to adjust a tension of a tension member. The tension input component is configured to wirelessly transmit the received input to the motorized tensioning device. Adjustment of the tension member tightens or loosens the article in accordance with the input received from the tension input component. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157562 | STRAP ASSEMBLY AND FASTENING UNIT THEREOF - A fastening unit includes a base, a fixing seat, two shaft seats, a main body, an engaging member, and an abutting member. The fixing seat and the two shaft seats are disposed on the base. The main body is detachably disposed on the two shaft seats. The engaging member is connected to the side of the main body that is away from the two shaft seats. The abutting member protrudes from the bottom surface of the main body. When the fastening unit is in a closed state, the engaging member engages with the fixing seat. As a result, the bottom surface faces the base, and the abutting member is adjacent to the base. When the fastening unit is transferred from the closed state to an opened state, the engaging member disengages from the fixing seat, and the main body pivots relative to the two shaft seats. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157563 | Belt Buckle for a Safety Belt System - A belt buckle for a safety belt system for latching a belt buckle ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157564 | SIDE-RELEASE BUCKLE - A buckle comprises two components relatively shiftable along a central axis into and out of an assembled state, with an interlocking mechanism for releasably coupling the components in their assembled state. The interlocking mechanism comprises at least one wing on one of the components. The wing has opposed mutually spaced resilient panels defining a passage therebetween leading to aligned locking surfaces. At least one resilient prong on the other component has oppositely protruding posts and first and second cam surfaces. The first cam surfaces are configured and arranged to urge the panels apart and thereby accommodate insertion of the prong into the passage to a locked position at which the posts are in snap engagement with the locking surfaces. The second cam surfaces are configured and arranged to act in response to flexure of the prong towards the central axis to urge the panels apart and to thereby accommodate withdrawal of the prong from the passage. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157565 | Self Adhering Connection Surfaces, Straps, Snaps and Bands - A system of attachment surface structures that find their best use in the form of repeatedly removable straps and bands for securing one object to another. The surfaces are preferably constructed of narrow sheets of flexible polymer plastic materials having generally high tensile strength. A first embodiment includes shaped parallel ridges on one surface that interlock with mating parallel ridges on an opposing surface. These parallel ridges may be double sided (interlocking on both sides of each shaped ridge with the next shaped ridge on either side) or single sided (interlocking with a single ridge oriented 180 degrees from the first). Further embodiments include an array of shaped posts of various regular geometric shapes that interlock with an opposing array of identical posts. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157566 | CAP STRUCTURE HAVING A PLURALITY OF BREACH HOLE FEATURES AND ZIPPER HEAD ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE USING THE SAME - A cap structure includes a cap body and an elastic piece. The cap body has at least two first inner concave grooves corresponding to each other, at least two first retaining blocks corresponding to each other and respectively extended outwardly from the at least two first inner concave grooves, and at least two first through holes corresponding to each other and respectively adjacent to the at least two first retaining blocks. The at least two first inner concave grooves are disposed on the inner surface of the cap body, and the at least two first through holes pass through the cap body to form two breach holes between the inner and the outer surfaces of the cap body. The elastic piece is disposed on the inner surface of the cap body, and the at least two first retaining blocks contact the elastic piece for retaining the elastic piece. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157567 | SQUARE FOR ZIPPER AND ZIPPER - A zipper comprises a left zipper belt, a right zipper belt, and a square slider. Each of the left zipper belt and the right zipper belt is provided with a left stop member ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157568 | Garment Holding Device - A garment holding device for washing or drying garments in an organized manner so as to prevent pairs of garment from becoming separated. The garment holding device includes an elongated cable disposed in a loop configuration, wherein the cable includes a first end removably secured to a second end. A plurality of clips are removably secured to the cable, wherein each clip can hold a pair of socks, gloves, or other paired garments for the purpose of keeping the garments together while being washed or dried. Each clip includes an aperture that is able to receive the elongated cable therethrough and a plurality of teeth that prevent the paired garments from becoming removed therefrom while in the washer or dryer. A clip, along with a clean pair of garments thereon, can be removed from the elongated cable in order to store the pair of garments together in a drawer. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157569 | Versatile Jewelry - A versatile jewelry includes a semi-rigid or rigid main body defining groove about the outer periphery. The groove has a varying depth along its length and defines a cross section including a flat bottom portion and a pair of flat upstanding sidewalls. The main body has a semi-elliptical profile and defines first and second opposing end portions with a clearance therebetween. At least one hair accessory having an elasticity is adapted to be disposed in the groove and span the periphery of the main body and the clearance. The main body has a rigidity arranged to distribute pressure from the at least one hair accessory away from the wrist and the elasticity of the at least one hair accessory is arranged to force the at least one hair accessory against the bottom portion of the groove and the sidewalls restrict lateral movement of it within the groove. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157570 | HEALTH BRACELET - A health bracelet is disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a health bracelet comprises a first strap member having a predetermined length, a plurality of stone members arranged on one surface of the first strap member along the longitudinal direction of the first strap member, and a second strap member serving as a portion which comes into contact with the skin of a user, having a shape corresponding to the shape of the first strap member, coupled to the surface of the first member, on which the stone members are arranged, and having exposure holes at portions corresponding to the positions of the stone members such that the stone members are exposed through the exposure holes. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157571 | TELESCOPING BAND SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally relates to a telescoping band system that may be used to fasten an object to another object. An example of such a system is a watch band for securing a wrist watch to a user. The telescoping band system includes a plurality of linking elements that are coupled together. Additionally, one or more pass through elements extend through the linking elements. When the pass through elements are pulled, the linking elements move closer together. As such, the telescoping band system and adjust to the size of the object, such as the user's arm. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157572 | CAPTURE APPARATUS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A capture apparatus and method for safely picking up and moving a portable electronic device into a fire containment case. The apparatus includes a tray portion having a rectangular base, opposing sides orthogonal to the base, tapered rod attached to the rectangular base between the opposing sides, and slide rails attached to the opposing sides. A lid portion is also provided and includes five sides of a rectangular prism-shaped structure defining a cavity within the apparatus for holding the malfunctioning portable electronic device. The lid portion has a first handle on a first side end, a second handle on a cover portion orthogonal to the first side end, and opposing sides attached to the cover, the first side end and a second side end. The first side end and the second side end of the lid portion include slides for slidable engagement with the slide rails of the tray portion. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157573 | Case for an Electronic Device | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157574 | MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR EASILY REPLACING ZIPPER OF ZIPPERED HARDSIDE LUGGAGE - A mechanism and method for easily replacing a zipper of a zippered hardside luggage, wherein one side of a zipper is fixed to an upper case body by an upper zipper fastener, and the other side of the zipper is fixed to a lower case body by a lower zipper fastener; the upper zipper fastener and the lower zipper fastener have a respective notch; a removable notch fastener is arranged at the joint between the upper case body and the lower case body at the notch; and the replacement method comprises: firstly removing the notch fastener, pulling out the old zipper from the notches of the upper zipper fastener and the lower zipper fastener, then passing a new zipper through the notches of the upper zipper fastener and the lower zipper fastener, and finally mounting the notch fastener. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157575 | Illuminated Purse - An illuminated purse for allowing users to more easily view the interior of the purse. The illuminated purse includes a body forming an interior volume configured to store personal items therein. The interior volume is accessible via an opening that is temporarily sealed by a fastener. A lighting assembly is disposed within the interior volume of the body in order to improve visibility of personal items therein. The lighting assembly includes a power source, an activation switch, a motion sensor, a microprocessor, and a plurality of LEDs. The sensor is configured to detect a user reaching into the interior volume, thereby triggering a signal to the microprocessor to activate the plurality of LEDs disposed within the housing. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157576 | ORNAMENTAL DECORATIVE DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE DECORATIONS - The present disclosure is directed to a decorative item with an interchangeable portion. The presently disclosed device can be attached to the hair, clothing, or other suitable surface and has an interchangeable decorative feature that does not require the purchase of a large number of similar items to vary the appearance of the decorative item. The preferred embodiment of the device is similar in nature to a barrette with the inclusion of two attachment means on opposing ends of the barrette. The interchangeable decorations can be attached to the attachment means on the barrette. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157577 | ADJUSTABLE HAIR FASTENER - An adjustable hair fastener includes a first elastic band formed of an elastic cord, and a second elastic band formed of an elastic cord longer than the elastic cord of the first elastic band and wound round the elastic cord of the first elastic band. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157578 | Adjustable Ornamental Hair Restraining apparatus and Method - An adjustable ornamental hair restraining apparatus and method adjustably restrains portions of the hair while displaying an interchangeable ornamental member. The apparatus and method utilizes a toggle fastener, having a toggle closure and a bar to releasably couple the ends of the elastic strap around at least a portion of hair. The toggle fastener provides a simple mechanism that can be easily secured around the hair to enable quick styling and adjustments of the hair while also offering customizable looks. Additionally, style disruption, discomfort, hair loss, and damage are minimized. An interchangeable ornamental member displays from the apparatus to enhance the appearance of the head. The bar passes through an opening in the toggle closure and rotates to extend generally in a plane perpendicular to the opening for forming a locked position. A base joins with the bar or toggle closure. The ornamental member attaches to the base. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157579 | Fingernail Filing Device - A fingernail filing device that can be worn on a user's finger. The fingernail filing device includes a tubular cover having an open first end and a closed second end, wherein the tubular cover is sized and shaped so as to be worn on a user's finger. The tubular cover is preferably composed of an elastic material so that the tubular cover can fit snugly onto any user's finger. The underside of the tubular cover includes a support thereon, wherein an abrasive pad is disposed on the support. The abrasive pad is configured for use in filing fingernails and/or toenails. The support helps to improve the durability and integrity of the fingernail filing device so that the tubular cover does not rip or tear during use. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157580 | DEODORANT DISPENSER AND REFILL CARTRIDGE THEREFOR - Disclosed is a deodorant dispenser refill cartridge, comprising: a container defining a chamber storing a fluid deodorant composition and having an opening through which the composition is dispensable from the chamber; and a seal sealing the opening. Also disclosed is a deodorant dispenser, comprising: a body having a cavity for receiving a first portion of the refill cartridge; a device within the cavity and extending along at least a portion of an edge region of the cavity for puncturing the seal of the refill cartridge as the first portion of the refill cartridge is received in the cavity of the body; and an applicator for applying the fluid deodorant composition to a user at an exterior of the dispenser. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157581 | Container for Cream-Type Cosmetic - A container for a cream-type cosmetic. The container for a cream-type cosmetic is configured to allow a button part to, when a user presses the button part, move downward by an elastic force of the button part itself and then return to the original position thereof while changing the pressure inside a body of the container to discharge contents therefrom. Thus, the container can easily discharge contents having a high viscosity through a simple structure without a separate pumping member. Therefore, manufacturing costs can be reduced assembly time can be shortened. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157582 | PISTON STRUCTURE OF PUMPING TYPE COSMETIC CONTAINER - A piston structure of a pumping-type cosmetic container. The piston structure includes two pistons which come into close contact with an inner wall of a container body and are overlapped. During a pumping operation, a first piston firstly ascends to a certain section and then lifts up a second piston located on the lower part thereof such that the first piston and the second piston ascend together; thus, it is possible to reduce the volume taken up by the pistons when the contents are initially filled, while the thickness for a normal operation of the pistons is still maintained, so that relatively more contents for the same volume can be filled in the same container. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157583 | BOTTLE CAP WITH COSMETIC KIT - A cap for a reusable bottle and a compound-containing container is provided. The container is a separate, replaceable structure with a base (well/bowl) section containing the compound and a hinged or otherwise removable cap. The container is secured in a cavity in the top of the cap using appropriate detents that flex based upon the materials inherent resilient (e.g. a polymer material) to selectively engage with and disengage from the cap cavity. The cap can include a (unitary or integral) hook or ring that extends from the edges of the cap and can provide a stop that the lid of the secured container hinges against when placed in an open position. The hinge includes a detent adjacent to its front edge (opposite the side containing the hinge. This detent retains the lid in a closed position, but can be overcome by pressure applied by the user to open the lid. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157584 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - A cosmetic applicator includes a head, a tube including a tube body, multiple driving teeth, a rotating sleeve disposed in the head, multiple driven teeth arranged alternately with the driving teeth, and a threaded rod threadedly connected to the rotating sleeve. Each driving tooth has driving and retarding surfaces. An angle formed between the driving surface and the tube body is smaller than that formed between the retarding surface and the tube body. Each driven tooth has driven and contact surfaces. An angle formed between the contact surface and the rotating sleeve is larger than that between the driven surface and the rotating sleeve and is different from that between the retarding surface and the tube body. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157585 | COSMETIC CONTAINER HAVING AIR ENTRANCE/EXIT MEMBER - The present invention relates to a cosmetic container having an air entrance/exit member, wherein an outer container cap ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157586 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - A cosmetic applicator for applying a composition, the cosmetic applicator comprising a rod having a central longitudinal axis and a distal end of the rod is connected to an applicator head. The applicator head comprises a molded core and a plurality of tines projecting outwardly from the core. The core is elongated along a central longitudinal axis which does not coincide or intersect with the central longitudinal axis of the rod. The core further includes at least one longitudinal spline running along the central longitudinal axis of the core for entire length of the core, the at least one longitudinal spline is free of tines and wherein an end of the spline of the core contacts an outer edge of a transition portion of the applicator head. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157587 | MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE, MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND MAKEUP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - A makeup assisting apparatus includes an image acquirer that acquires a captured image of a face to which makeup is applied and that maps, when the captured image of the face is captured from an oblique direction, the captured image of the face to a stereoscopic shape of a face to generate an image of the captured image of the face seen from the front. An applied makeup acquirer acquires applied makeup from the image, the applied makeup being a way of applying the makeup. A makeup evaluators evaluates the applied makeup by comparing the applied makeup with a reference makeup, which is makeup to be used as a reference by a user having applied the makeup to the face and an evaluation presenter presents a result of the evaluation to the user. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157588 | BAG WITH MULTIPLE ACCESS POINTS - A backpack includes a main storage compartment and possibly a plurality of accessory storage compartments that are accessible by opening any one or more side walls. The side walls are connected by zippers that converge at a centralized access point, such that zones or spaces of the backpack are accessible in a focused manner. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157589 | STORAGE GARMENT - A storage garment stores a liquid in an interior bladder providing facilitated access to the liquid while it is carried inside the storage garment. A jacket is configured to be worn by a user, such as a dog. The jacket forms a substantially contoured fit over the user and has a harness portion that fastens around the user. At least one pocket portion in the jacket holds at least one bladder portion. The bladder portion holds liquid, such as water, to hydrate or clean. A pocket fastener regulates access to the bladder. A tube portion carries liquid to the user and a valve portion regulates the liquid flow. A pump portion forces the liquid out of the bladder through an outlet. A secondary pocket holds a container that folds for stowage and expands into a bowl shape for holding liquid. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157590 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND USING A WEARABLE DEVICE PROFILE - A system and method for generating and using a wearable device profile are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: a retention mechanism including an attachment mechanism configured to attach the retention mechanism to a body part of a user; a memory device for storage of information indicative of the location of the body part in a wearable device profile; and a data interface for communicating the wearable device profile to another electronic device. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157591 | FASTENING DEVICE - A device for attaching items to clothing or gear including a length of material with a first end, a second end narrower than the first end, an opening near the first end of the length of material, a hole within the length of material located at the second end of the material, and a protrusion perpendicular to the plane of the length of material located between the opening near the first end of the length of material and the first end. The protrusion comprises a shaft having a head larger than the shaft, but equal to or smaller than the hole at the second end of the length of material. By folding the length of material at a tapered folding point, the second end fits through the opening near the first end allowing the protrusion to engage the hole of the second end, thus securely fastening the two ends together. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157592 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEFT PREVENTION ASSEMBLY - An electronic device theft prevention assembly for preventing an electronic device from being stolen includes a case that may removably receive an electronic device. The case has a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge extending therebetween. The front side is substantially open. A grip is coupled to the case. The grip may be engaged by fingers of a user such that the case is retained on the user. The grip is comprised of a flexible material. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157593 | HAIR BRUSH - One aspect of the present invention is concerned with a method of manufacture of a hair brush. The method has the steps of providing a base member having connection means at circumferential region thereof, providing a sheet material having a plurality of spikes extending from outwardly facing surface of the sheet material, the sheet material and the spikes are integrally formed by injection molding of a plastic(s) material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastics polyester elastomer (TPE-E), polyether block amide copolymer (TPE-A), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polyurethane (PU), with a hardness from substantially Shore D50 to D65, and with a flexural modulus from 30,000 PSI to 40,000 PSI, assembling the sheet material by fitting perimeter thereof to the circumferential region of the base member, the base member and the connection means are configured to allow the sheet material to secure to the base member. The outwardly facing surface assumes a convex curvature. In an assembled configuration, a cavity is defined between the sheet material and the base member. In use, when the spikes are under pressure the spikes are movable in response to the pressure, causing corresponding movement to the sheet material, the movement creating a cushioning effect. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157594 | CLEANING ASSEMBLY - A cleaning assembly for protecting a finger while cleaning razor blades includes a sleeve that may be worn on the finger. The sleeve protects the finger while cleaning razor blades. The sleeve has a top end, a bottom end and an outer wall extending therebetween. The sleeve has a length between 5 cm and 8 cm. A plurality of bristles is coupled to the sleeve. The bristles may remove debris from between the razor blades. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157595 | Oral Care Applicator - Oral care applicators, including a tip, which can be optimized based on the desired use. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157596 | HAND PUMP CLEANING BRUSH - A hand pump cleaning brush is provided. In an implementation, a cleaning brush converts liquid cleaner in a reservoir to a lather of cleaning foam through mechanical action provided by the user. An example cleaning brush may include a handle connected to a removable bristle block. A liquid reservoir is contained within the handle and stores the liquid cleaner. The reservoir is connected to a piston driven pump and/or valve that produces foam, for example, by aeration with ambient air through a mesh. A finger trigger provides pumping force. In an implementation, the foaming pump or valve draws air and liquid cleaner into a chamber and dispenses these to the brush head through a fine mesh screen, which aerate the liquid cleaner into a foam at the brush head. A rotary locking device with a push button can allow the head to swivel on the handle. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157597 | SHORT WAVELENGTH VISIBLE LIGHT-EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH WITH AN ELECTRONIC SIGNAL INTERLOCK CONTROL - A short wavelength visible light-emitting toothbrush with an electronic interlock control device preventing operation when the toothbrush is removed from the user's mouth. The electronic interlock control over operation is necessary to prevent accidental eye exposure to the high intensity light source with a wavelength in the range of 400 nm to 500 nm. The light-emitting toothbrush activates upon formation of an electrical circuit between the brush handle in contact with the users hand and the brush head or brush bristles in contact with moisture contained in a human mouth such as saliva or water mixed with toothpaste but deactivates immediately when removed from the mouth, thus protecting the user's eyes from direct exposure to the high power light source contained in the brush-head. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157598 | TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER - A toothbrush holder comprises a main body having a toothbrush removal sensor positioned to detect removal of the toothbrush from the toothbrush holder and issuing a removal signal in response to the removal of the toothbrush. A timer initiates a time count when the removal signal is issued by the toothbrush removal sensor. A display is provided on the main body and displays an indicia of the time count upon the commencement of the time count. The toothbrush holder further comprises a top section having at least one aperture that removably receives a toothbrush handle. The top section is removably mounted to the main body. The toothbrush holder further comprises a bottom section comprising a drip tray removably mounted to the main body. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157599 | TRANSFER STATION FOR TRANSFERRING BRISTLE FILAMENTS - The invention relates to a transfer station ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157600 | LIFT MECHANISM SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention includes a display positioning assembly comprising a support, a display supported by the support, and a balance mechanism carried by the display and operatively connected to the support. The invention also includes an article for selectively exposing a display comprising a generally planar support surface having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A balance mechanism operatively connected to a display may be positionable between a storage position proximate the first side of the generally planar support surface and an exposed position proximate the second side of the generally planar support surface. The invention also includes an assembly for arresting the free fall of an object. The assembly may comprise an outer slide in sliding or rolling engagement with an inner slide, and a brake comprising at least one pivot member may be coupled to the inner slide. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157601 | Portable Work Support And Keyboard/Mouse Tray and Work Station and Tethered Chair - A portable work support device and support for a key board and a pointing device, such as a mouse, for use by occupants of reclining capable office chairs having an adjustable fitted footrest assembly connected to the chair that will provide the seated chair user the ability to achieve a desired pelvis/feet triangulation stabilization effect while reclined by having the seated user's feet placed correctly in an attached footrest thereby producing a tactile input or cue that will lead to the desired muscle or motor output, causing the seated user to actually sit all the way back in the chair, and to be in a posture biomechanically neutral for using and working on the portable work support device, a work station removably housing the portable work support device, and a foot rest assembly to which a chair can be tethered so that a computer user can be properly positioned in a reclining position in the chair and have reduced posture issues when using the work support device while using computer or like equipment. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157602 | FURNITURE WITH WIRELESS POWER - Furniture components, such as office furniture components, are configured to include electronic components that transfer electrical power to peripheral electronic devices via wireless technologies, including conductive and inductive technologies. The articles of furniture may include grommet devices received within work surfaces, the grommet devices incorporating or housing the electronics of wireless power systems. The articles of furniture may also include the electronics of wireless power systems physically embedded or integrated within work surfaces in a manner in which the continuous surfaces of the work surfaces are maintained, and the work surfaces may optionally further include lighting or other indication features to indicate the locations of the electronics to a user. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157603 | TABLE TIRE - A tire table has supports or frames that mount a tabletop on a vehicle tire. The table top has a central member that can extend across the inside surface of the tire. The leg members extend from the support or frame and engage the outside surface of the tire. A frame or support extends laterally in a cantilever manner from the tire and supports a tabletop on it. The various parts of the frame or support can be telescopically connected or can be pivotally connected for assembly, disassembly and storage. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157604 | RACK COMPONENT AND RACK SYSTEM - A rack component having a component body with a front, back, top, base, width between the front and the back, and an aperture extending through the component body near the top, the top of the component body configured to be the negative of a cut-out on the base, such that the cut-out on the base of one component body can receive the configuration on the top of an adjacent component body below it. A rack system using a series of the rack components is also disclosed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157605 | Modular Furniture System - The modular furniture system according to the invention consists of the elements: that allow for construction of the combined set of any size in width, depth and height. The composition of the module ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157606 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING AND RETAINING GLASS ARTICLES - A magazine apparatus may hold and retain glass articles. The magazine apparatus may comprise a base frame, a back plate, and a plurality of receiving racks. The base frame may define a front plane and a back plane. The back plate may be connected to the base frame and positioned in the back plane defined by the base frame. The plurality of receiving racks may be supported in the base frame between the front plane and the back plane. Each receiving rack may be parallel to and spaced apart from adjacent receiving racks in a vertical direction and comprise a plurality of receiving slots for receiving at least a portion of a glass article. The receiving slots may be arrayed in a linear array over a length of each receiving rack and open towards the front plane of the base frame. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157607 | Self-Positioning Drawer Slide - A self-positioning drawer slide designed to secure a drawer for a recreational vehicle (RV) from opening unintentionally during transit. The self-positioning drawer slide includes a plurality of slide members, a latching fixture, and a catching fixture. The drawer is connected to the interior of the cabinet through the plurality of slide members. The latching fixture selectively engages the catching fixture to secure the drawer within the cabinet. The plurality of slides includes a first edge mounting tab and a second edge mounting tab which fasten to a vertical support of the cabinet to further support the present invention and prevent give or play between the present invention and the cabinet. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157608 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FELT GLIDE WITH SLIDER ROUNDED EDGES - The invention concerns a method for manufacturing a slider pad with rounded edges which comprises the following steps:
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| 20160157609 | SPILL CONTAINING REFRIGERATOR SHELF ASSEMBLY - The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces. | 2016-06-09 |
